Consumer Affairs Recalls - Products, Vehicles, Foods

1. Toyota recalls nearly 12,000 vehicles for potential tire damage

   The tires can suddenly lose air pressure

   By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

   October 23, 2024

   Toyota is recalling 11,890 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.

   A sudden loss of tire pressure can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   What to do

   Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by November 30, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA12.

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

2. Treehouse expands listeria recall to all frozen waffles and pancakes

   The recall adds to a bad year for listeria in food

   By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs

   October 23, 2024

   Treehouse Foods expanded its listeria recall to include all frozen waffles and pancakes it made at a factory, the breakfast food maker said Tuesday.

   The recall now covers 192 varietes of frozen waffle or pancakes that shipped toevery U.S. state over fears they are contaminated with the infectious germlisteria, Treehouse and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

   Albertson's, Aldi, Dollar General, Foodhold, HEB, Kroger, Publix, Target, Walmart and other grocery stores sold the frozen waffles and pancakes, Treehouse said.

   Treehouse said it expanded its recall,first announced on Oct. 18, after additional testing.

   What to do

   People who bought the waffles should dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place they bought it for credit.

   Shoppers can check product code on the back of the carton to see if the frozen waffles or pancakes are part of the listeria recall.

   What is listeria and how does it get in food?

   Listeria monocytogenes is a germ that is more likely to sicken the elderly, newborns and pregnant women and people with weak immune systems, causing serious and even life-threatening infections.

   Healthier individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as fever, headaches, nausea and abdominal pain.

   An estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis, which is treated with antibiotics, each year and about 260 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

   There haven't been any hospitalizations, deaths or reported health problems from Treehouse's recall.

   The recall adds to a bad year for listeria in food, which typically arises from poor sanitation.

   In October, BrucePac recalled nearly 11.8 million pounds of meat and poultry after U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors detected listeria.

   In July, Boar's Head recalled more than 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat because of listeria contamination, which caused dozens of hospitalizations and the deaths of at least nine people.

   Inspectors found wet ceilings, mold, mildew and vermin at Boar's Head's meat factories.

3. Green onions recalled due to Salmonella risk

   The Church Brothers Farms product was distributed in 11 states

   By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

   October 21, 2024

   Church Brothers Farms is recalling 1271 cases of green onions because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

   Distribution was limited to retail and foodservice customers in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia.

   Church Brothers Farms has notified these customers and is working with them to ensure rapid compliance with the recall.

   The recalled onions include:
   

   Brand	Item Description	Lot Code	Container Type and Lot code location
   Church Brothers	Green Onions Iceless 4x2lb Reg Church Brothers Mexico	CB272378	Clear bag, product code located in front of the bag.
   Trader Joes	Green Onion Iceless 24x6oz Reg Trader Joes Mexico	CB272378 Pack Date 092524	Brand retail bag with pack date label on back of bag
   Imperial Fresh	Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg	CB272378	Clear bag, product code located in front of the bag

   This recall is the result of a single product sample collected by Canadian Food Inspection Agency that indicated the presence of Salmonella. The company promptly reported this issue to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. To the knowledge of Church Brothers Farms, no illnesses have occurred or been reported to date.

   Only those products that are named in this announcement are being recalled. No other products are affected by the recall.

   What to do

   In the event customers or consumers have the recalled product in their refrigerators, they should be discarded and not consumed.

   Consumers with questions or concerns may contact Church Brothers Farms Consumer Hotline 1-877-590-0428 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PST Consumer Email: consumerinfo@churchbrothers.com.

4. Hyundai recalling some Nexo vehicles that may catch fire

   A potential hydrogen leak could cause the car to catch fire while parked

   By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs

   October 21, 2024

   Hyundai is recalling some 2019-2024 Nexo vehicles. The thermally activated pressure relief device (TPRD) may break and cause a hydrogen gas leak, which can result in a fire while parked.

   Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the TPRD, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 10, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 269.

   Curious about the Nexo?

   The Hyundai Nexo is a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that is classified as a crossover SUV. It's about the size of a Hyundai Tucson.

   Key features and characteristics:

   • Fuel cell technology: The Nexo uses a fuel cell to convert hydrogen gas into electricity, which powers an electric motor. This process produces only water vapor as a byproduct, making it a zero-emission vehicle.

   • Range: The Nexo offers a long driving range, typically around 380 miles on a full tank of hydrogen.

   • Refueling time: Refueling the Nexo with hydrogen is relatively quick, similar to filling a gasoline car.

   • Performance: The Nexo's electric motor provides161 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque.

   • Availability: The Nexo is currently available in select markets, primarily in California, where hydrogen fueling infrastructure is more developed.

5. Dodge, Alfa Romeo cars recalled because brake pedal may collapse

   The cars are very similar in their design

   By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs

   October 21, 2024

   Chrysler is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.

   Remedy

   Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.

6. Frozen waffles recalled due to listeria risk

   The products were distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada

   By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

   October 21, 2024

   TreeHouse Foods, Inc. has issued a recall for certain frozen waffle products due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

   The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada and packed in various formats under various brand names listed below.

   Consumers and retailers can identify the UPC on the back of the carton, and the Lot Code and Best By Date for these products on the end of the carton. Photos of the affected products can also be found on this website.

   There have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled products to date. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

   This issue was discovered through routine testing at the manufacturing facility.

   What to do

   Consumers should check their freezers for any of the products listed above and dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for credit. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-596-2903, Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (CST).

   This recall is being carried out with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

7. Albertson recalls meals containing tainted ingredients

   The meals contain tainted chicken distributed and recalled by BrucePac

   By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

   October 21, 2024

   Albertsons has recalled 12 ReadyMeals and store-made deli items that contain ingredients supplied by BrucePac of Durant, Okla., which was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes during routine tests by the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

   The ReadyMeals and store-made deli items were available for purchase at the following stores: Albertsons, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons.

   These stores are located in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.

   What to do

   Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

   Product Recall Details:

   Product Name	UPC	Size	Sell Thru Dates	Store Banners	States
   READY MEALS STREET TACOS CHICKEN SS COLD	27131600000	Each	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT VT, WY, WA
   READY MEALS STREET TACO MEAL CKN ASADA SS COLD	29939100000	Each	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT VT, WY, WA
   READY MEALS ENCHILADA CHICKEN GREEN CHILI SS COLD	21291600000	Each	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY, WA
   READY MEALS STREET TACO MEAL CHICKEN SM SS COLD	27179600000	Each	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY, WA
   ENCHILADA CHICKEN GREEN 6CT SS COLD	27163500000	Each	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY, WA
   SALAD GINGER CHICKEN BROCCOLI FS	27110800000	1 LB	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY, WA
   READY MEALS SALAD GINGER CHICKEN BROCCOLI SS	29105700000	Each	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY, WA
   SALAD CHICKEN GINGER BROCCOLI FS	29233600000	1 LB	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY, WA
   SALAD CAESAR CHICKEN FS	29130700000	1 LB	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 11, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions Randalls, Safeway Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT VT, WY, WA
   BOWL CAESAR CHICKEN	29125500000	Each	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 11, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY, WA
   READY MEALS SALAD CAESAR CHICKEN SS	21139700000	1 LB	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 11, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY, WA
   READY MEALS ASIAN STIR FRY SS COLD	21296500000	1 LB	All Sell Thru dates up to and including Oct. 13, 2024	Albertsons, Carrs- Safeway, Eagle, Jewel- Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw's, Star Market Tom Thumb, Vons	AK, AR, AZ, CA IA, ID, IL, IN LA, MA, ME NH, NM, NV RI, SD, TX, UT VT, WY, WA

8. Meat recalled for listeria bought by hundreds of schools: See where

   The schools are largely based in the Northeast, so far

   By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs

   October 17, 2024

   Hundreds of schoolsbought meat and poultry that is undera massive recall because of listeria contamination, according to a preliminary list published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday.

   There are 204 schools on the USDA's early list and most are based in the Northeast U.S., a ConsumerAffairs review finds.

   Packaged meat seller BrucePac recalled around 11,765,285 pounds of meat and poultry, or 5,883tons, in October after USDA food inspectors detected listeria.

   The meat and poultry shipped to restaurants, schools and other institutions,but it is unclear how much of the meat schools bought.

   So far, the schools that bought the meat and poultry recalled for listeria are based largely in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, especiallyin the citiesof Philadelphia, Jersey City and Newark,mapping shows.

   The list of schools is expected to grow longer during the USDA's investigation into the listeria contamination.

   Why was the BrucePac meat and poultry recalled for listeria?

   The USDA's routine testing of finished BrucePac meat discovered listeria and further investigation found that BrucePac's ready-to-eat chicken was the source of the contamination.

   Listeria monocytogenes is a germ that is more likely to sicken the elderly, newborns and pregnant women and people with weak immune systems, causing serious and even life-threatening infections.

   Healthier individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as fever, headaches, nausea and abdominal pain.

   An estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis, which is treated with antibiotics,each year and about 260 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

   There haven't been any reported health problems from the BrucePac recall yet, but a similar ready-to-meat recall over listeria suggests there may be soon.

   In July, Boar's Head recalled more than 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat because of listeria contamination, which caused dozens of hospitalizations and the deaths of at least nine people.

   Inspectors found wet ceilings, mold, mildew and vermin at Boar's Head's meat factories.

   Below is a table with the list of the schools that bought the BrucePac meat recalled for listeria.

9. Anker power banks recalled after exploding

   The power banks sold at Best Buy and Target

   By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs

   October 17, 2024

   Anker is recalling power banks after some exploded and started fires.

   The recall is for around 2,100 power banks with the model numbers A1642, A1647 andA1652, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

   Anker has received 28 reports of the power bank's batteries overheating, exploding and catching fire, with two injuries that caused first and second degree burns to hands, the CPSC said.

   From January 2024 through July 2024, the power banks sold for between $40 to $60 atBest Buy, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Ebay.com, AAliExpress.comand Walmart.com, the CPSC said.

   Power banks are often recalled for fires.

   In June, Baseus recalled more than 100,000 power banks after they sparkedfires that caused around $20,000 in property damage.

   What to do

   "Anker" appears engraved on the front of the power bank and the model numbersA1642, A1647 orA1652 are on the back.

   Owners should stop using the power banks and contact Anker for a free replacement.

   Anker can be reached on its website for product recalls.

10. Promotional cigar lighters recalled for lacking a child safety feature

    The products are promotional lighters distributed by Olivia Cigars

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 17, 2024

    Olivia Cigars is recalling 60,000 of its Cigar Slim lighters because they are missing a child safety feature, violating federal regulations for cigarette lighters.

    The recalled lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under five years of age could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards. No incidents have been reported.

    This recall involves Oliva Cigar Nub, Oliva, Serie V and Cain branded cigar lighters given away as a promotional item for free. The recalled lighters have the brand name printed on one side, measure 3 x 1 x and are white, brown or red in color.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of the recalled promotional cigar lighters.

    Oliva Cigars is contacting all known businesses and wholesalers who could have provided the promotional item to consumers. As the product was given away for free, no refund or replacement will be provided.

    Consumers may contact Oliva Cigars by email at recall@olivacigar.com or online at https://olivacigar.com/lighter-recall or https://olivacigar.com/ and click Recall at the top of the page for more information.

11. Colsen fire pits recalled after serious burn injuries

    Two incidents resulted in third-degree burns to more than 40% of victims bodies

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 17, 2024

    Colsen has issued a recall for about 89,500 fire pits. The company says there is a risk of serious burn injuries from flames jetting from the pit and spreading fire.

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container, resulting in 19 burn injuries.

    Two incidents resulted in third-degree burns to more than 40% of victims bodies, and at least six incidents have involved surgery, prolonged medical treatment, admission to burn treatment facilities, short-term disability, loss of function, physical therapy, or permanent disfigurement.

    The CPSC says alcohol flames can be invisible and lead to flame jetting when refilling the fire pit reservoir. Flame jetting is a serious event that can occur while pouring alcohol, when fire flashes back to the alcohol container and suddenly propels burning alcohol out of the container and onto people nearby.

    Alcohol can also splash, spill or leak out of the fire pit reservoir during use, causing a flash fire that can spread and create larger, hotter flames that can escape the unit.

    Use of the recalled fire pits can lead to injury quickly and unexpectedly, causing burns in less than one second that can be serious and deadly.

    This recall involves Colsen-branded indoor/outdoor tabletop fire pits. The fire pits consist of a concrete, open reservoir intended to contain burning liquid alcohol. There are seven models of Colsen-branded fire pits varying in size from 5 to 18 inches wide. The fire pit models are gray or black in color and are round, rectangular, hexagonal, square, or skull-shaped. The fire pits are sold with a flame extinguisher with the Colsen brand printed on it.

    The fire pits were sold online at Colsenfirepits.com and Amazon.com, Wayfair, Walmart, Sharper Image, FlipShop, Grommet, Meta, TikTok from January 2020 to July 2024 for between $40 and $90.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire pits and dispose of them. Do not resell or donate them. It is a violation of federal law to sell or distribute recalled products.

    The firm stopped selling Colsen-branded fire pits less than one year after it acquired the product business and does not have the financial resources to offer a remedy to consumers.

12. Chrysler issues three recalls to address various problems

    The issues include faulty rearview mirrors and brake pedals

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 16, 2024

    Chrysler (FCA) has issued three recall notices covering nearly 66,000 vehicles and parts to address problems with rearview mirrors and brake pedals.

    The company is recalling 13,119 MOPAR outside rearview trailer tow mirrors and mirror glass with part numbers 68286843AA, 68582424AA, 68582415AA and 68462879AA.

    The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such, this equipment fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    What to do

    Dealers will repurchase or replace the glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 87B.

    The mirror issue has triggered another recall. The automaker is recalling 31,676 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror.

    What to do

    Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.

    Chrysler is also recalling 21,069 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function. Loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

    What to do

    Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 24, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.

    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

13. Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade recalled because it has sugar

    The recall covers 13,000 cans distributed in three states

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 16, 2024

    Coca-Cola has issued a recall for more than 13,000 cans of Zero Sugar Lemonade because they contain full sugar. Coke issued the recall in September but is only reporting it publicly now.

    The recalled products are 12-ounce cans of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade with these codes:

    • FEB1725CNA

    • FEB1725CNB

    The products were shipped to stores in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Coke says the recall is complete, though some consumers may have purchased the product before the recall.

    What to do

    Consumers who purchased the product should discard it or return it to the store for a refund. The recall was issued because of mislabeling so the product can be safely consumed, as long as the consumer is not trying to avoid sugar.

14. Honda, Acura recall recent models to fix steering issue

    The steering gearbox may have been manufactured incorrectly

    By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs

    October 14, 2024

    Honda is recalling certain:

    2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback

    2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles.

    The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

15. Playpens sold by Amazon recalled due to entrapment hazard

    Regulators say they violate federal safety regulations

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 14, 2024

    Shenzhen Jingdu Technology has issued a recall for 6,200 Gimars Playpens with Mats because the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says they violate the federal safety regulations for play yards. The included basketball hoop accessory can be a head entrapment hazard and children can become entrapped beneath the mattress, posing a suffocation hazard.

    The recalled playpens were sold exclusively on Amazon from May 2023 through January 2024 for about $80.

    The recall involves Gimars Playpens with model numbers GWL-01, GWL-02, GWL-03, GWL-04, GWL-05 and GWL-06. The playpens are labeled with the product name Gimars Playpen with mat on a label attached to the top rail.

    Gimars is also printed in white on one side of the top rail. The playpens are dark gray, black and light gray fabric with white mesh sides. The mattress is reversible with printed road and animal designs. The playpens come with a basketball hoop that attaches to the top rail and multicolored balls.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using and keep children away from the recalled playpens. Consumers should disassemble the playpen and cut the fabric floor, mattress pad and basketball hoop accessory each into two pieces.

    Then, consumers should upload photos of the cut product using the online submission form or email the photos to Gimars-Aftersales@outlook.com to obtain a full refund. Shenzhen Jingdu Technology and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Shenzhen Jingdu Technology by email at Gimars-Aftersales@outlook.com, or online at https://gimarsrecall.com/ or https://gimarsbaby.com and click Safety Recalls at the top of the page for more information.

16. Enoki Mushroom recalled due to listeria risk

    The recall covers 5.3 ounce packages

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 14, 2024

    Enoki King Mushroom Farm has issued a recall for lot 4877 of its 5.3-ounce (150g) packages of Enoki Mushroom because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

    The recalled Enoki comes in a clear plastic package with the description Enoki Mushroom in English and French with the lot code, 4877, on the front in black ink. At the back, there is UPC code 860011505600. The products were distributed from California and New York through produce distributors or wholesalers to retail stores nationwide.

    No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

    The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the Maryland State Department of Health revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 5.3 oz package of Enoki.

    The distribution of the product has been suspended.

    What to do

    Consumers who have purchased any Enoki package with code 4877 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at 718.290.6617, Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM PST.

17. Reser’s Fine Foods recalls meal kits due to listeria risk

    The kits contain chicken that may be tainted

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 14, 2024

    Resers Fine Foods has issued a recall for some meal kits because they contain chicken subject to a previous recall. The recalled chicken ingredient was supplied by BrucePac.

    The meal kits were distributed to stores in:

    • Alabama

    • Arizona

    • California

    • Colordo

    • Florida

    • Georgia

    • Illinois

    • Indiana

    • Kentucky

    • Kansas

    • Louisiana

    • Maine

    • Maryland

    • Massachusetts

    • Michigan

    • Missouri

    • Nebraska

    • New York

    • North Carolina

    • Ohio

    • Oklahoma

    • Oregon

    • Pennsylvania

    • South Carolina

    • Tennessee

    • Texas

    • Utah

    • Virginia

    • Washington

    • Wyoming

    What to do

    Consumers who have purchased these kits should not consume any part of the kits; rather, they may return it to the store for a full refund or discard the item.

    Consumers who have questions regarding this recall may call Resers Fine Foods at888-223-2127 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

18. Nissan recalls 37,000 vehicles due to back-up camera problems

    More automakers are wrestling with faulty displays

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 11, 2024

    Nissan is recalling more than 37,000 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    What to do

    The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated by an over-the-air (OTA) software update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B3 and R24B4.

    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

    To determine if your vehicle is included in a recall, go to NHTSAs recall page and enter your license plate number or 17-digit VIN.

19. Homewerks Worldwide recalls bathroom mirrors due to injury risk

    The Allen + Roth lighted mirrors were sold at Lowes

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs

    October 11, 2024

    Homewerks Worldwide is recalling about 3,300 Allen + Roth lighted bathroom mirrors because the mirrors glass can detach from the wall attachment base and fall, posing injury and laceration hazards.

    Lowes stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from February 2023 through July 2024 for between $250 and $610. Lowes has received 44 reports of the mirrors glass detaching from the wall attachment base. No injuries have been reported.

    This recall involves Allen + Roth-branded lighted dimmable LED wall mirrors, manufactured from December 2022 through August 2023. The recalled bathroom vanity anti-fog mirrors are frameless and have a touch sensor button for the dimmable LED light.

    They were sold in three different sizes. Homewerks model number 75-102 (Lowes item number 784783) measures about 24 inches x 30 inches, Homewerks model number 75-103 (Lowes item numbers 2845089 and 1124616) measures about 30 inches by 36 inches, and Homewerks model number 75-104 (Lowes item numbers 5746472 and 1124617) measures about 36 inches x 42 inches.

    The Homewerks model number and the manufacture date in MM-YYYY format are printed on labels located on the back of the mirror. The Lowes item number appears in the mirrors instruction manual and on the purchase receipt.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Allen + Roth mirrors, turn the power off and contact Homewerks Worldwide for instructions on how to remove and dispose of the mirror for a full refund or free replacement mirror, including shipping. Homewerks Worldwide and Lowes are contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Homewerks Worldwide toll-free at 866-582-2069 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at MirrorRecall@Homewerks.com, or online at www.Homewerks.com/MirrorRecall or www.Homewerks.com and click on Recall at the top of the main page for more information.

20. Death, fire caused by Garberiel lithium-ion battery charger

    Amazon and Newegg sold the charger

    By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs

    October 10, 2024

    A death and fire has spurred a warning to stop using theGarberiel lithium-ion battery chargers manufactured by Jisell, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

    When plugged into the wall, the chargers can overheat and cause fires, the CPSC said.

    There have been reports of six incidents where the charger overheated, including a fire that killed a 74-year old in Shreveport, Louisiana in Dec. 2019, the CPSC said.

    The battery charger sold on Amazon, Newegg and other websites for $10to $27 depending on if it had four or six slots, the CPSC said.

    Owners shouldn't use the product and throw it away, the CPSC said.

    The manufacturer Jisell hasn't recalled the product, which is likely because the firm hasn't responded to regulators.